Infiniti QX56 2004 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.6 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Infiniti QX56) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes GL) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 325 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 533 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Infiniti QX56 is more dynamic to drive. Infiniti QX56 engine produces 101 HP more power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Mercedes GL. Thanks to more power Infiniti QX56 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.3 | 9.8 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Infiniti QX56 consumes 5.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Infiniti QX56 could require 825 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 105 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 270 mm (10.6 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Infiniti QX56 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Patrol | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes GL engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes GL 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.26 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 2.02 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.97 m | 1.84 m | |
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Infiniti QX56 is larger. Infiniti QX56 is 17 cm longer than the Mercedes GL, 10 cm wider, while the height of Infiniti QX56 is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 642 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2300 litres | |
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Infiniti QX56 has more luggage capacity. Infiniti QX56 has 22 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GL. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Infiniti QX56 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes GL, which means Infiniti QX56 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`310 | 3`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 10 400 | |
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